Firstly, I had a DBS, not a DB9.

Secondly, I had a true stick, which was almost 350 lbs lighter than a DBS with an automatic. My DBS weighed ~3300lbs. An XKR weighs around 3800 lbs.

I remember the test drive of the DBS. I went down an on-ramp onto Interstate 400 North. I started at 0 at the top, and was at almost 100MPH buy the bottom. My XKR, full bore on the same ramp hit about 80MPH by the bottom.

It was SIGNIFICANTLY faster, and pulled MUCH harder. I drove the car for 18 months. I had driven 3 XKR's before the DBS, the last one being my 2010 XKR.

Don't really care what numbers are posted on the 'net.

 

Sorry I stand corrected
2009 DBS 12.34 @118mph yes that is motoring along very rapidly !!

 

The DBS should probably be compared to the XKR-S but even then the price difference is huge, in Australia I would reckon about double for a similar age car

 

From what I've read the DBS and the XKR are both at 510 HP and a close torque rating. 6.0L V12 vs 5.0L V8. It most likely would be a close race and would depend on the driver skill. I'd like to see the head to head.

 

 

Yes absolutely nothing between the two vehicles

 

Going to look at a 2012 Maserati GranTurismo S today for sale at the local Ferrari/Maserati dealer.

Sure looks pretty

 

Ive always said if Jaguar can't get their act together and produce a 2+2 for its consumers i'd be on the market for a maserati GT next

Great selection !!

 

You might until you see the normal maintenance schedule and costs. The difference in parts costs is fairly significant compared to Jag. The styling is OK in my eyes but not enough for me to buy one. But once again it's a matter of personal opinion. Go for what you like.

 

Beautiful car but as others have said, beware of extraordinary maintenance costs and time. A friend has had his Maserati in the shop 29 days in its first year.

 

Well, I am already about 4K in maintenance on the Lotus this season and been averaging around 2K previous seasons...

My thoughts are that there are only 2 Lotus dealers in New England, yet there are 4 Maserati dealers in MA alone. There are more indy shops that can work on a Maserati than Lotus. With the Aston, I would have to buy an older model year car for my price point and I question which of the two (Aston or Maserati) would be less expensive to own.

One thing after seeing and driving the car yesterday was the black chrome option. The door window trim and exhaust tips are black chrome. Everything else is bright. I thought it was an odd contrast and looks like an afterthought. I would want to revert it, but don't know if that is an option or advisable.

I did not give the car a fair shake on the test drive. It was simply driving a mile down the HWY and turning around back to the dealership. No twisties or anything. Felt bigger and heavier than the XK and was like a Caddy compared to the Lotus. Chassis was like a Caddy compared to Rapide or Lotus when comes to flex and precision feel. Engine had some grunt, seats were comfy and looks fun to wash & detail.

Not sure how I feel on this car. I am torn.

 

Like rscultho i had a DBS 2+2 TT2 - it is a nice car and i miss it a lot BUT i don't prefer it over my XK-RS - it is way more of a beast

pictures here

www.xxxangelxxx.de - assimilated by the Britts since 1995!

 

There are folks on here with some nice cars and collections. But none of them have impressed me as much as that beautiful DBS. Even if you prefer the XKR-S I would take that DBS in a heartbeat. You are my hero! Mainly because while I can afford any car I want I am too conservative at this point to take the leap into the next level of auto class.

 

Once in you lifetime you HAVE to own a DBS (i still miss it and my heart is still bleeding) and then one must move forward :P

 

What are you thoughts on a Vantage? I would be giving up a back seat, but could buy a newer car, still have manual (plus and minus) or even consider that sequential auto thing which seems to be the majority of the ones out there.

The Maserati just did not have the level quality materials as the Aston, or maybe even the Jaguar inside. I should revisit what I can get for my money on an XKR...

 

I had both - a manual Vantage V8 and a Sportshift convertible - they are nice but don't compare to the DBS or the XKRS...



The manual V8




The Sportshift Roadster

 

How about compared to regular DB9? What is it about the XKRS that you enjoy the most?

 

I had a several DB9s as a loaner from my local dealer - they are nice to drive power comes very progressive and smooth right from the start.

The XKRS is a total other thing - the POWER that you can nearly not get on the road, the aggressive look - it is a bit like a BIG boy racer for me

 

Jaguar did the NAV screen spot on in my opinion, it has just what it needs and none of the nonsense that others include. Keep is simple is my motto.

 

I got an Jaguar XE as a loaner today while my Range Rover is in for service - i quit like the Satnav there so called InControl.....